[I Want to Get Fired Up!] A Special Feature on Anime Songs That Pump You Up

Passion remembers.GRANRODEO

Anime “Baki” Great Raitai Tournament Arc Non-Credit OP “I Remember the Passion” / GRANRODEO | “BAKI: Dai Raitaisai-hen” (2020)

A masculine anime song that was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga.

It’s a track by GRANRODEO, the musical duo of KISHOW and e-ZUKA, released in 2020 as their 31st single.

The lyrics are filled with powerful words perfect for a martial arts anime, the sound has a touch of exotic flair—perhaps because the story is set in China—and above all, the vocals are blazing hot.

No matter which part you take, it’s a cool rock number you can’t help but be captivated by.

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abingdon boys school　『HOWLING』

The opening theme song of the anime “Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha.” The vocalist of abingdon boys school is T.

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Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa.

His powerful vocals pair perfectly with the heavy, thick guitar, making for an exceptionally cool track.

Raran RhapsodyWANIMA

WANIMA “Radiant Rhapsody” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO — Theme song for episode 6 of the Amazon Original drama “Oshi no Ko.”

A WANIMA track packed with pounding-heart urgency, sweaty palms, and unstoppable passion.

Like stars shining in the pitch-black night guiding the way, its danceable beat and exhilarating, fast-paced sound blow away the suffocating feeling of anxiety.

Included on the EP “Sorry Not Sorry,” it was also used as the theme song for episode 6 of the Amazon Original drama “Oshi no Ko.” Released on December 2, 2024, its sound deftly weaves together elements of rock, dance, and punk, giving a powerful push to your first step toward your goals.

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[Alexandros] – Flash (MV)

This is a song by [Alexandros] that stands out for its grand worldbuilding and exhilarating sound.

The lyrics, which depict the protagonist’s growth, struggles, and resolve for the future, resonate deeply with listeners.

You can feel a strong will to overcome past traumas and fears and move forward into a new world, conveyed through powerful vocals and a memorable guitar riff.

Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the feature anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.

The music video, filmed at Nippon Steel’s East Japan Works (Kashima area), brilliantly expresses the song’s worldview.

It’s a reassuring anthem that gently supports those trying to take a new step or move forward beyond past experiences.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

Kenshi Yonezu has written an original song—its swiftly shifting tension and energy being its greatest appeal—as the theme for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.

Carrying a message of “challenging beyond oneself” and “the energy to expand possibility,” its grand sound is sure to gently push forward those who feel impatient or anxious.

Released to the world alongside the film in January 2025, this work marks Yonezu’s first collaboration with the Gundam series.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you feel restless or when you want to believe in your own potential.

ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

LiSA『ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)』MUSiC CLiP

This ambitious work brings together LiSA, the queen of the anison world known for belting out a strong resolve to carve out one’s destiny, and a featuring collaboration with the K-pop group Stray Kids.

Skillfully fusing rock and electronic elements, it expresses a story of rebirth and growth through a sweeping sound.

The song will serve as the opening theme for the TV anime Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow -, airing from January 2025, with a CD single release scheduled for March.

With a powerful melody that resonates with hearts tired from work and lyrics that inspire you to face forward, this uplifting anthem is sure to become a source of strength for everyone giving their all each day.

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MAN WITH A MISSION × milet “Kizuna no Kiseki” Music Video

MAN WITH A MISSION, who are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, and milet, whose singing at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics drew major attention.

Their song “Kizuna no Kiseki,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc, became a hot topic as a track that packs in the appeal of both artists.

From a Japanese-inspired opening, the arrangement builds into a heavy rock sound that’s sure to get your energy up just by listening.

With a catchy, fast-paced chorus that heightens anticipation for the anime, it’s a collaboration by powerhouse artists.